ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
An organization requires that financial transactions over $10,000 be approved by two different managers. This is an example of which access control principle?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Separation of duties
Separation of duties ensures that no single individual has complete control over a critical action, reducing the risk of fraud or error.
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Separation of duties
Why this is correct
Correct. This requirement enforces separation of duties.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth involves layered security controls, not task division.
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Need to know
Why it's wrong here
Need to know restricts access to data, not actions requiring multiple approvals.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege grants minimal permissions, not necessarily splitting tasks among multiple people.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Risk
Risk is the possibility that an event or action will negatively affect an organization's ability to achieve its goals, often measured in terms of likelihood and impact.
Key term
Access control
Access control is the security practice of determining who or what is allowed to view, use, or enter a resource, and under what conditions.
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